The recently-issued strategy for Vietnam’s tourism development to 2030 is expected to be a driving force for the industry in weathering the storm posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cong Thuong (Industry & Trade) newspaper.
Due to the complicated developments of COVID-19, the a first-ever online book fair will be held from April 19 to May 20 in celebration of the seventh Vietnam Book Day, which falls on April 21 each year.
At a time when the tourism sector is forced to switch to hibernation mode due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many hospitality businesses and firms have actively sought out ways to adapt their operations to overcome the difficulties caused by the epidemic.
The Ha Long Carnival and the 2020 Ha Long - Quang Ninh Tourism Week will take place on Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) holiday if the COVID-19 is brought under control, announced the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee.
“We hope to return to Vietnam and explore it properly under better circumstances. Many thanks, from Ethan and Uyoa.”, two Irish tourists displayed their sincere thanks to Vietnamese medical workers for the assistance provided to the pair during their compulsory 14-day quarantine period in Nghe An.
Vietnamese publishing houses are offering free e-books to entertain their readers over the long break.
Relevant agencies of Vietnam have been actively assisting foreign representative agencies in the country to carry out citizen protection measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said on April 3.
“I just want to send you a letter of appreciation for your wonderful staff who have greatly taken care of us in what we will always remember as ‘Vietnam confinement days” and a very particular experience”, Cristina Daus wrote.
Tourist accommodation establishments operating in Ho Chi Minh City will be permitted to receive new arrivals, under the condition that they fully comply with the requirements aimed at preventing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism.
Photographer Vũ Duy Thông won two gold medals at the International Exhibition of Art Photography Contrast 2020 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed a decision on April 1 declaring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a national epidemic, which has already spread to over 20 cities and provinces nationwide with 212 cases of the virus confirmed.
A large number of Vietnamese artists have participated in a series of online concerts that last the entire day as a way of encouraging citizens to stay indoors in an attempt to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).